I see that you are not an Instagram rider!) A true traveler with worn equipment! The Dempster Higway viedo was great!
@SirBikesAlot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks again! Glad you enjoyed
@bikepacker1367
2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing your artic adventure 😀 😊
@flintstone1667
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for spending so much time on your videos!
@SirBikesAlot
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
@mattapayne
2 жыл бұрын
I just finished riding the Dempster north to south. One thing you didn't mention, but that I think is essential to your sanity is a bug suit. I've never seen mosquitos so bad. Every. Single. Day.
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Good feedback. I heard this from a few others and bought one today!
@gregchadwick8428
2 жыл бұрын
Best of luck on your trip I look forward to the video!🚲
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, ride safe :)
@ToadallyMemes
Жыл бұрын
My God that is a absolute KIT!
@SirBikesAlot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I’ve been dialing it in for the last few years
@danfedder1
2 жыл бұрын
Only need 350 km of food. About 4 days from Dawson to Eagle Plains. You can forward a food box with tourists from Dempster info Centre. Ask Dawn who works there to set it up.
@valerieaucoin
2 жыл бұрын
Will you be adding straps to the top portions of the front water bottles? That road can get really rough and a rogue/projectile water bottle can be real trip stopper 😬 Looking forward to your trip videos! Happy travels!!
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
They are very secure. I've tested them on some really rough logging roads and mountain bike trails and haven't had any issues, but I appreciate the concern!
@valerieaucoin
2 жыл бұрын
@@SirBikesAlot Awesome! There's definitely enough rough roads on the west coast to test durability of gear!! haha! Happy trails ahead!!
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Ride safe!
@flintstone1667
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Good ideas for me! Wayne
@JordanVegBike
2 жыл бұрын
sounds so rad, hope you have an awesome trip!
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks it was great!
@timothywilliams255
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your ride…should be epic! You should still have a lot of daylight all day long so the headlamp won’t be needed too much at all… look forward to updates!
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve since ditched the light and the headlamp!
@JamiedoesWildBikepacking
2 жыл бұрын
Great vid mate, some good tips for packing and a look at all your gear. Hope the trip goes well. ATB
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jamie, hope you are well and enjoying your summer. Looks like you've been getting out a lot!
@JamiedoesWildBikepacking
2 жыл бұрын
@@SirBikesAlot All good cheers. What we lack in long trips we make up for in overnighters. Hitting 41C here today, unheard of in the UK! ATB mate 👍🚵♂️
@outbackwack368
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I would like to take on that challenge! Thanks! Have fun and be safe!!! Looking forward to the updates!
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! Bike Safe!
@robertbuys9745
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the trip. In August the mosquitoes drop off before that they can be hell. A bug jacket is nice. If you are alone a bearbanger is nice. They are legal in Canada and when used correctly are very effective. I would be interested how the Spot worked above Eagle Plains. If you have the time there are a number of short hikes in Tombstone Territorial Park. Nine days of food should be enough. Enjoy
@register1430
2 жыл бұрын
great review and setup. first time ever seeing the rear rack, interesting.
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s really cool idea. I have an install and review video on my channel if it if you want to know more.
@welshbikepackingadventures
Жыл бұрын
Great content bro
@SirBikesAlot
Жыл бұрын
Cheers, thanks so much. Bike safe!
@pnwbikepacking
2 жыл бұрын
Bahaha those thermals! Do you ever have those straps with buckles on your Aero Spider cradle start to come loose and need retightening? I started using voile straps on my cradle rather than a strap with buckles and found it to be SOO much better. I can get it tighter, and it never gets loose on me! Have a great trip man!
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
I made a video like this last year and there were lots of comments about getting rid of them so I thought I'd do a little throw back. I haven't had any issues with the cradles coming loose, the buckle is pretty sturdy but I'm keeping it pretty light in the bags. Thanks for the kind words Chris, hope you have a good summer!
@Bg563
2 жыл бұрын
Safe travels man, that route is super isolated. I think I'd personally carry more food/water with some front panniers just to be on the safe side. But that's just my 2 cents. GL!
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've chatted with some people who have done it and water is plentiful on the trip so I'm not too stressed. I'm doing this with a friend so we are splitting certain pieces of gear when we carry them. Cheers.
@danfedder1
2 жыл бұрын
Did it in June and lots of surface water.
@ascot1049
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@CherylParker64
2 жыл бұрын
Ditch the pre glued tube patches. They don’t work. Bring a regular patch kit. Epic Trip! 👍
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Cheryl, I've been carrying and using preglued patches for about 7 years with no issues. They aren't a long term solution but I find them better than the glued ones which are a mess. TBH I've never gotten flat bikepacking since I went tubeless anyway (knocks on wood) but I'll be carrying a few tubes as well.
@JordanVegBike
2 жыл бұрын
damn I should upgrade/learn to use a bike repair kit if I'm going to do much more long distance/remote trips haha.
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
I definitely suggest it for sure.
@MyopicAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always! I lived in the Yukon for about 6 years, and loved exploring the backcountry there and in Alaska, you're going to have an amazing trip! I was wondering about your tent, which one are you bringing?
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was a great trip. I brought the nemo dragon fly. Great tent.
@MyopicAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
@@SirBikesAlot , I'm obviously behind on your videos 😂 I'm really looking forward to hearing about the adventure 👍
@bikepacker1367
2 жыл бұрын
Should be a great trip. Iam heading out on August 1st from airdrie to Vancouver island.
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Bike safe, enjoy the island!
@marcellopacifici
2 жыл бұрын
I really like your videos! Like many I do enjoy gear lists and yours are always presented calmly and filmed really well. Dig the music too. May I ask, how do you like that Nemo tent? I'd like to upgrade my Ferrino Nemesi ultralight 1p tent since it's been quite miserable during the last bikepacking adventure in the rain. It didn't leak and it has short poles but I would appreciate extra livable space when the weather doesn't allow to be outside.
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the thoughtful comment. The nemo 2P isn’t really that big. It’s more of a one person tent. I like it but it’s a bit pricey for the money. Sounds like you just need to move to a slightly larger tent!
@marcellopacifici
2 жыл бұрын
@@SirBikesAlot thank you for your opinion, good luck with your travels!
@jimmccorison
2 жыл бұрын
I'm curious about the thinking behind bringing spare brake pads. Wouldn't installing new ones just before leaving be sufficient? I would hope that one could get 1,000k out of a set easily, but the terrain is more challenging.
@Jamie.S.
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I thought this as well. Maybe I should be thinking about putting in a spare set myself. Hmmmm
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
On my last big tour of about 1,300 km I burned through a set of brake pads. If it rains alot and your are on gravel roads, the grit get into the pads and wears down pretty fast, especially when you are carrying a lot of extra weight. I'm anticipating that we'll get some rain on this ride so just bringing along to be safe and hoping I won't need them, but there won't be any opportunities to pick some up along the way.
@sylv_ain
2 жыл бұрын
Great setup
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, lot's of dialing it in over the last year.
@DeanHSaxe
2 жыл бұрын
If the tent fly or tarp is wet, how do you isolate it from the sleeping bag to keep it dry?
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
I have a camp towel that I use to create a layer between the two if needed. It hasn't really been an issue on any tour i've ever done.
@pgreenx
2 жыл бұрын
The spider rear rack looks nice. they do not mention weight on their website. Do you happen to know? Thanks
@mishihockey
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a written list of these items with brand/models? Thanks
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like it's just under a kilo for the rack and one cradle (www.mec.ca/en/product/6018-186/spider-rear-rack).I have a reivew of them on my channel if you want to check it out.
@pgreenx
2 жыл бұрын
@@SirBikesAlot thanks will check it out.
@martindohnal55
Жыл бұрын
What camera do you use?
@SirBikesAlot
Жыл бұрын
iPhone 13
@thomasstacho
Жыл бұрын
What seat pack are you recommending these days????
@SirBikesAlot
Жыл бұрын
I’m really liking the Arkel Seatpacker that you see in this video. Super stable and dropper compatible. I used a mr fusion for a few years and that was great but not dropper compatible. If you don’t need a dropper that is a great option. They are made by a different company but I hear quality is still good. I’m actually considering selling mine if you are interested. The others that I have used without a rack or attachment sway quite a bit so I’d avoid those.
@thomasstacho
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply! I will check out the arkel. I'll pass at the Mr. Fusion suggestion. Love your videos I want my bike to look like yours!!!
@pertzian.sounds
2 жыл бұрын
it will be 300 lumen, not watts
@SirBikesAlot
2 жыл бұрын
Duh! Of course, I misspoke and never noticed.
@kennyness8881
Жыл бұрын
Too much stuff for me. I’d leave 1/2 of that stuff at home, starting with that huge knife.
@SirBikesAlot
Жыл бұрын
How else do you stab a bear in the face, if needed?
@kennyness8881
Жыл бұрын
@@SirBikesAlot I used to be in love with the gear. Go on your journey. When you get home, make 2 piles: 1) Stuff you used, and 2) Stuff you didn’t use. On the 2nd journey, add a few repair items to the first pile, and take that stuff. I promise you’ll have more fun, and come to love the journey, not the stuff. Ask me how I know.😉
@SirBikesAlot
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t use my spare tube would you suggest I leave that at home?
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